Chocolate velvet cheesecake

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupVanilla Wafer Crumbs
½cupChopped Pecans
3tablespoonsGranulated Sugar
¼cupMargarine, Melted
16ouncesCream Cheese, Softened
½cupBrown Sugar, Packed
2eachesLarge Eggs
6ouncesSemi-sweet Chips, Melted
3tablespoonsAlmond Flavored Liqueur
2cupsSour Cream
2tablespoonsGranulated Sugar

Directions

Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream sheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate and liqueur; pour over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F., 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. VARIATION: Substitute 2 Tablespoons milk and ¼ teasponn almond extract for almond flavored liqueur.